Pokémon
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The Brothers Chaps have made multiple references to Pokémon, and more specifically the Pokémon Pikachu, playing on its resemblance to The Cheat.
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[edit] Appearances
[edit] Pikachu
- Homestar Quiz — One of the choices for the question, "Who did the Cheat dress up as for Halloween?" is Pikachu.
- The House That Gave Sucky Treats — When you click on a character to vote on their costume, the subject that appears in the email you send is "I choose you, {character's name}achu".
- Email i she be — The Cheat's Instant Messaging screen name is "cheatachu72". This screen name later appears in marzipan and english paper.
- The Cheat Theme Song — A Pikachu floats across the screen during the music video. This is its only appearance without being simply mentioned.
[edit] Other
- Everybody to the Limit (DVD commentary) — Strong Bad compares the flashing background to the effect used in the infamous episode "Dennō Senshi Porygon".
- NYU Talk - 1 Mar 2005 — A fan asks if The Cheat is supposed to be a Pokémon; the Brothers Chaps respond by saying that it is a coincidence.
- Flashforward 2006 Seattle - 28 Feb 2006 — The Brothers Chaps say that they are trying to avoid making Homestar Runner "have a jillion characters" like Pokémon.
- Email trading cards —
- The trading cards resemble those used in the Pokémon trading card game.
- Stinkoman throws Cheatball like a Poké Ball.
- Cheatball says his name, much like how most Pokémon speak by saying their species' name.
- 8-Bit is Enough — Strong Bad uses the "I choose you!" catchphrase when selecting the Dancing Bear from Space Circus Catastrophe.
- Poker Night at the Inventory — Strong Bad asks Max if he's a Pokémon, pronouncing it Poke-Mon.
- @StrongBadActual Tweet (18 Jul 2016) — Strong Bad Tweeted that he "caught a wild Dijjery-Doo". When another user asked how to catch a The Cheat, Strong Bad replied with "just chuck a Cheatball at him".
- Fan 'Stumes 2020 — Homestar Runner sings "Jibblie-poof" to the tune of Jigglypuff's song.
